Model Earth: Lesson 1 Vocabulary

What does "albedo" refer to?

• The height of an object in relation to sea level

• The measure of a surface's reflectivity of energy from the Sun

• A large area with a similar climate

• The loss of water from soil through evaporation

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What is "altitude"?

• The long-term average of weather conditions

• The height of an object or point in relation to sea level

• An area of land with a distinct community of plants and animals

• A model showing the relationship between climate and factors affecting it

What is a "biome"?

• A model that shows the relationship between climate and factors affecting it

• A large area with a similar climate

• An area of land that contains a distinct community of plants and animals

• The measure of a surface's reflectivity of energy from the Sun

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What does "climate" refer to?

• The long-term average of weather conditions for a particular area

• The height of an object or point in relation to sea level

• The loss of water from soil through evaporation

• A large area with a similar climate

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is a "climate model"?

• A large area with a similar climate

• A model that shows the relationship between climate and factors affecting it

• The height of an object or point in relation to sea level

• The measure of a surface's reflectivity of energy from the Sun

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What is a "climate zone"?

• A large area with a similar climate

• The long-term average of weather conditions

• An area of land with a distinct community of plants and animals

• The loss of water from soil through evaporation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What does "continental" mean?

• Forming or belonging to a continent

• The height of an object or point in relation to sea level

• The measure of a surface's reflectivity of energy from the Sun

• A model that shows the relationship between climate and factors affecting it

What is "evapotranspiration"?

• The height of an object or point in relation to sea level

• The loss of water from soil through evaporation and transpiration

• A large area with a similar climate

• The long-term average of weather conditions

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the measurement of distance north or south of the equator called?

• Longitude

• Latitude

• Altitude

• Elevation

Which climate zone is characterized by temperatures typically below freezing year-round and low precipitation levels?

• Tropical zone

• Temperate zone

• Polar zone

• Desert zone